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Old 09-08-2023, 01:24 PM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Not a good idea.

In many areas that would be considered assault, and you could be arrested.

If you knowingly do something to infect another, that is illegal. Think Typhoid Mary, HIV, perps spitting in cops faces.

If you know you aren't contagious but do it anyway, that is a terroristic action.

A simpler response might be "Why are you being so nasty?"
O.k., that's funny. I can see the headline:
NINETY POUND GRANDMOTHER CHARGED WITH TERRORISM FOR COUGHING IN GROCERY STORE.

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Old 09-08-2023, 01:33 PM
 
Location: NMB, SC
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O.k., that's funny. I can see the headline:
NINETY POUND GRANDMOTHER CHARGED WITH TERRORISM FOR COUGHING IN GROCERY STORE.

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It really happened though.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/ma...of%20terrorism.
Police arrested a man arrested after he allegedly, intentionally coughed on people in a Walmart, while yelling he had COVID-19.

District Attorney General Matthew Stowe said in a press release the man's actions were an act of terrorism.
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Old 09-08-2023, 01:53 PM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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It really happened though.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/ma...of%20terrorism.
Police arrested a man arrested after he allegedly, intentionally coughed on people in a Walmart, while yelling he had COVID-19.

District Attorney General Matthew Stowe said in a press release the man's actions were an act of terrorism.
I remember that. He was a jack@ss. Totally different. I would not state that I have Covid and no one was near me except the cashier. I'm also not a man. I'm GRANNY!!!!!!!
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Old 09-08-2023, 01:56 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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I remember that. He was a jack@ss. Totally different. I would not state that I have Covid and no one was near me except the cashier. I'm also not a man. I'm GRANNY!!!!!!!
The Granny Card is totally a thing. It works.
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Old 09-08-2023, 04:21 PM
 
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O.k., that's funny. I can see the headline:
NINETY POUND GRANDMOTHER CHARGED WITH TERRORISM FOR COUGHING IN GROCERY STORE.

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... and the 350 pound guy with more belly than brains sees you do that and goes "Gee, I could do that too."



Bottom line, even though it might be an idea that runs through your head, putting it into practice is not a good thing.
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Old 09-08-2023, 09:01 PM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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... and the 350 pound guy with more belly than brains sees you do that and goes "Gee, I could do that too."



Bottom line, even though it might be an idea that runs through your head, putting it into practice is not a good thing.
Nah, it's all good. I was born and raised in Baltimore, hon. Most of the Cashiers recognize me, the Manager knows me, and perhaps, more importantly, an armed off-duty Police Officer is always standing nearby.

Now, could someone please tell me where I should look for relatively inexpensive CoVid test kits? I'd like to have some on hand.
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Old 09-08-2023, 11:16 PM
 
Location: Redwood City, CA
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Nah, it's all good. I was born and raised in Baltimore, hon. Most of the Cashiers recognize me, the Manager knows me, and perhaps, more importantly, an armed off-duty Police Officer is always standing nearby.

Now, could someone please tell me where I should look for relatively inexpensive CoVid test kits? I'd like to have some on hand.
Yeah, I only buy the Abbott Binax Now tests. You get two tests per box. Usually they go for over $20, but Amazon is selling them for $15.88.
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Old 09-09-2023, 04:34 AM
 
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Nah, it's all good. I was born and raised in Baltimore, hon. Most of the Cashiers recognize me, the Manager knows me, and perhaps, more importantly, an armed off-duty Police Officer is always standing nearby.

Now, could someone please tell me where I should look for relatively inexpensive CoVid test kits? I'd like to have some on hand.
I feel like the cheapest ones I've seen are at my local Wegman's. They are $7.99 per box (one test) and a brand I don't recognize.
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Old 09-09-2023, 07:05 AM
 
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Nah, it's all good. I was born and raised in Baltimore, hon. Most of the Cashiers recognize me, the Manager knows me, and perhaps, more importantly, an armed off-duty Police Officer is always standing nearby.

Now, could someone please tell me where I should look for relatively inexpensive CoVid test kits? I'd like to have some on hand.
Our local library is still giving them away. It’s worth checking.
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Old 09-09-2023, 10:45 AM
 
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Thanks, everyone. It looks like I can pick one up at my local Department of Social Services and the library. Since the DSS is withing walking distance, I'll check there first. I may also swing by the library and perhaps place an order with Amazon since the tests are on sale. Although I wore a mask to go shopping the other day and am asymptomatic, I want to have a few tests available at home since it seems everybody and their mother is catching CoVid.
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